Research Profile for Janelle Owens

I currently live in LaOtto, IN after spending 12 years living in Ft. Wayne. I teach 6th grade language arts at South Side Elementary School in Kendallville

East Noble School Corporation. I attended Western Michigan University (Go Broncos!) WMUand received a bachelor's degree in music therapy. After an amazing career, I entered the Transition to Teaching Program through IPFW, and I have enjoyed teaching for the past four years.

Topics:

• Creating fun learning opportunities
• Using technology in the classroom
• Writing Workshop
• Reading Workshop
• The Hunger Games Series, Suzanne Collins http://www.thehungergames.co.uk/
• Harry Potter http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Favorite Web Resources:

• TweenTribune
• Spelling City